A nurse monitoring a patient's IV infusion auscultates the patient's lung sounds and finds crackles in the bases in lungs that were previously clear. What would be the appropriate intervention in this situation?
A) Notify primary care provider immediately because these are signs of speed shock.
B) Notify primary care provider immediately for possible fluid overload.
C) Check all clamps on the tubing and check tubing for any kinking.
D) No intervention is necessary as this is a normal finding with IV infusion.
B
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